Malacca, S’pore straits show what can be achieved if nations work closely for common good: Jeffrey Siow
Transport Minister hails joint effort to keep waterway open and safe at launch of new book.
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow highlighted the Malacca and Singapore straits as examples of what can be achieved when nations collaborate for the common good. Over half a century, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore have worked together, even when maritime boundaries remained unresolved. The three countries have managed their differences, focusing on keeping the waterways safe, secure, and open, which benefits not just the littoral states but also ships and countries reliant on the straits for global trade.
Siow spoke at the launch of a book titled "The Straits of Malacca and Singapore: A Model for the World," edited by Tommy Koh, Nilufer Oral, Robert Beckman, and Tara Davenport. The straits are among the world’s busiest waterways, handling nearly a quarter of global seaborne trade. Siow mentioned the establishment of the Cooperative Mechanism in 2007, which brings together littoral states, user states, and industry players to address navigation safety and environmental protection.
The book, published by World Scientific Publishing, is available at major bookstores and online and costs $27 (softcover) or $45 (hardcover).
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